Process of Environmental Clearance for BEZA (1)

Guidelines for submitting applications related to Environmental Clearance through BEZA OSSC 1. Investor inside EZ can apply for ECC after getting investment clearance or investment registration from BEZA. 2. The application for ECC and the Fire Safety Plan can be simultaneously processed, as both are essential documents for obtaining the Building Permit from BEZA. 3. Submission of ECC applications is required through both online and offline methods. 4. Steps of ECC Application- ✓ Step 1- Initiate the application online through the BEZA OSS portal. ✓ Step 2- Submit hard copies (3 sets) to BEZA immediately after completing the online application. ✓ Step 3- Collaborate with the local DoE office for assistance with queries and site inspections. ✓ Step 4- Depending on the industrial unit, there might be a requirement to deliver a presentation at the DoE HQ. ✓ Step- Receive the online copy of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the BEZA OSS Portal after the approval from DoE. 5. Payment issue- ✓ There are two types of payments for ECC applications: ECC fee and processing fee. Both The ECC fee & the processing fee must be paid through A-Chalan. You can attach this payment detail during the online application. Name of Service Type of Fee Medium of Payment Type of Fee Medium of Payment ECC Processing Fee A-Chalan ECC Fee A-Chalan ECC Renewal No Need No Need ECC Renewal Fee A-Chalan ✓ For ECC renewal, only the ECC renewal fee needs to be paid, and this payment should be done before the online application and during online application you can attach the payment details. ✓ The amount of ECC fee is depending on the investment amount of the project. It is described in schedule 7 of ECR 2023. ✓ Follow the instructions below for processing fee & ECC fee payment through A-Chalan - Processing / ECC Fee Ministry / Organization Code- 14503 Economic Code- 1422319 VAT Fee (15% of the processing fee / ECC Fee) VAT Code- 1141101 Category Processing Fee (BDT) VAT (BDT) Yellow 2000 300 Orange 5000 750 Red 10000 1500 6. Instruction for hard copy submission through BEZA OSS ✓ Submit a hard copy along with a forwarding letter addressed to the Executive Chairman of BEZA, and provide a copy to the Manager (OSS) at BEZA. ✓ Ensure that 3 sets of documents are submitted in accordance with the specified document list. ✓ The documents prepared by the investor should be appropriately signed, excluding government documents. ✓ When submitting documents, organize them in a structured manner to prevent any misplacement. Document list for Environmental Clearance through BEZA OSSC Category Application Format Fees (As per Schedule 6) Required Documents ECC Fees Green Form-3 - • Pollution Control Management Plan (PCM) • Location Map • Layout Plan (including water treatment & Discharge locations) • Process Flow Diagram • Company latest documents • Land Ownership Documents • Investment Clearance or Investment Registration from BEZA • Feasibility Report (If necessary) Submission Final fees as per schedule 7 (15% vat applicable) Yellow Form-3 2000/- + 15% Vat • Pollution Control Management Plan (PCM) • Location Map • Layout Plan (including water treatment & Discharge locations) • Process Flow Diagram • Company latest documents • Land Ownership Documents • Investment Clearance or Investment Registration from BEZA • Feasibility Report (If necessary) Submission Final fees as per schedule 7 (15% vat applicable) Orange Form-3 5000/- + 15% Vat • Initial Environment Examination (IEE) checklist • Location Map • Layout Plan (including water treatment & Discharge locations) • Process Flow Diagram • Company latest documents • Land Ownership Documents • Investment Clearance or Investment Registration from BEZA • Feasibility Report (If necessary) Submission Final fees as per schedule 7 (15% vat applicable) RED Form-3 10000/- + 15% Vat • Environmental Management Plan (EMP) as per schedule 11 • Location Map • Layout Plan (including water treatment & Discharge locations) • Process Flow Diagram • Company latest documents • Land Ownership Documents • Investment Clearance or Investment Registration from BEZA • Feasibility Report (If necessary) Submission Final fees as per schedule 7 (15% vat applicable) Process of the Renewal of Environmental Clearance for BEZA Category Application Format Required Documents ECC Renewal Fees Green, Yellow, Orange and Red Form-5 • Company latest documents • Location Map • Layout Plan (including water treatment & Discharge locations) • Process Flow Diagram • Land Ownership Documents • Investment Clearance or Investment Registration from BEZA • Old ECC Copy • Fire License (In case of running industry) Submission Final fees as per schedule 7 (15% vat applicable)